St. Andrew Breakfast

Saturday, February 21, 2026

The next St. Andrew Breakfast will be on Saturday morning February 21, 2026 at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, at 8:00 AM. The day will begin with Mass followed by breakfast and fellowship. We encourage young men in high school and college in the Diocese of Fort Worth to attend. Please reserve your spot by February 19, 2026, through the or by calling 817-945-9321.

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St. Andrew Desayuno

Sábado, 21 de febrero, 2026

El próximo Desayuno de St. Andrew será el sábado 21 de febrero, 2026 a las 8:00 a.m. en St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth, TX 76102. El día comenzará con Misa seguida por el desayuno y camaradería. Invitamos a todos los jóvenes varones de la Diócesis de Fort Worth que estén en la escuela secundaria o en la universidad en asistir al evento. Hay espacio limitado. Por favor reserven su lugar antes del 19 de febrero, 2026, por la o llamando al 817-945-9321.

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Vocations Resources for Lent

Remember vocations in your Lenten Devotions

Serra International, the global apostolate for vocations, has prepared reflections and prayers tied to the readings from Ash Wednesday through Good Friday. All parishes and schools are encouraged to use these resources in bulletins, social media and other communications. For additional resources to promote vocations in your parishes, please contact the or , VP Vocations, Fort Worth Serra Club, or visit the Parish Vocations Toolkit.

Vocations Lenten Devotion
Vocaciones Devoción Cuaresmal

Vocations Resources for New Liturgical Year

General Intercessions and Bulletin/Social Media Announcement for Cycle A

Below are the weekly general intercessions and bulletin/social media copy for the new liturgical year beginning November 30. For Word versions of these documents and other resources, please click Parish and School Vocations Toolkit.

Seminarian Daily Prayer List

We invite everyone to pray for our seminarians this year. Attached please find the 2026-2027 Seminarian Daily Prayer List. For any additional information please contact the .

Seminarian daily prayer list
Lista diaria de oración de seminarista
Danh sách cầu nguyện hàng ngày

Lights, Catholic, Action!

Lights, Catholic, Action! S2 Ep. 23: From Skeptic to Believer

Author and speaker Tim Francis shares how a mother’s relentless prayers pulled him from addiction and a Protestant mega-church back to Catholicism—through hard evidence, debates in his living room, and a startling documentary on modern miracles that ignited his belief in the Eucharist. Now a nationwide speaker, he explains practical ways to “pray the Mass,” why daily sacraments change lives, and how his parish missions spark real returns to Confession, Adoration, and Sunday worship.

Learn more about Tim Francis: https://sciencetestsfaith.com/

Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform! Each episode, released every Tuesday, explores the identity and mission of the Catholic Church in North Texas with a new guest each week. Also, please share on your social media platforms or parish e-bulletins!

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Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House

"Behold, I make all things new." (Rev. 21:5).  Come on retreat to grow in relationship with God, the source of the renewed peace and joy we all desire. Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, on the shores of Lewisville Lake, in Lake Dallas, Texas wants to help you find the peace that surpasses understanding. Reserve a spot for one of our upcoming retreats today at www.montserratretreat.org!

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Uncover the secrets to a lasting, supportive, transformational marriage!

For more than 50 years, Worldwide Marriage Encounter has helped over 3.5 million couples in almost 100 countries unlock the power of their relationships with new ways to do the “I do.” The Marriage Encounter experience helps you listen, share, and connect more deeply. There’s no group discussion. It’s just about the two of you learning to be the best, most loving and thriving couple you can be.

It's exciting that couples are taking the time to strengthen their sacrament, focus on their relationship, and refresh their romance. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter can also enrich your relationship with God.

Information from Worldwide Marriage Encounter coordinators is available for parishes to inform couples of upcoming Encounter events. Feel free to include this valuable information in your bulletins.

February Bulletin announcement
February Bulletin flyers
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A Special Opportunity for Those Ages 70-1/2 and Older

You can give any amount (up to $111,000) per year from your IRA directly to support your parish, school, an endowment fund, the Annual Diocesan Appeal or the Diocese of Fort Worth through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA. When you turn 73, your gift can satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD). To learn more or start the process, please visit https://advancementfoundation.planmygift.org/ira-charitable-rollover or contact , 817-533-3174.

Stewardship at Your Parish

Light of Christ nomination forms are coming soon!

If you are not familiar with Light of Christ awards, this is an annual recognition presented to lay individuals throughout the Diocese who exemplify the light of Christ through living a life of Christian Stewardship.  When choosing a recipient, consider the four pillars of Stewardship—service, prayer, hospitality and formation.  Consider how this individual (or married couple) uses their gifts to deepen the life of the church in their parish; in other words, this person (or couple) should embody discipleship.

If you have never nominated someone from your parish, please make the time this year! It is so valuable for your parishioners to see that parishes thrive when individuals are willing to share their gifts. Please contact or call 817-886-6607 for more information, or visit https://www.advancementfoundation.org/stewardship-awards (nomination form to be updated soon!).

Ideas for Homilists, Parishes, Schools and Families

Check Out the Latest Monthly ICSC Newsletter!

Reflect on the transformative power of Lent, contemplate on the Beatitudes and how they relate to our exercise of stewardship, and get great ideas for Lenten practices in the February issue of the International Catholic Stewardship Council Parish Newsletter. There are helpful resources for priests, deacons, catechists, teachers, lay leaders, stewardship committees, and families, including the monthly stewardship prayer, weekly bulletin/social media reflections tied to the Sunday readings for the month, and more! Additional resources are available at www.catholicstewardship.com or at https://www.advancementfoundation.org/stewardship.

Parish Stewardship Newsletter
Boletín Parroquial de Corresponsabilidad

Parish Stewardship Reflections

January-March 2026

Below please find General Intercessions and Bulletin/Social Media/Website Announcements tied to the weekly readings in both English and Spanish. These documents are for each Sunday from January 4-March 29, 2026. For Word versions of these files, or additional Stewardship Resources for Parishes and Schools (including resources for prior quarters), please visit: fwdioc.app.box.com or contact Patricia Gonzalez at the Advancement Foundation or call 817-886-6607.

Special Collection Calendars

Throughout the year, parishes throughout the Diocese of Fort Worth take up special collections to support the work of Christ in our Diocese, in the United States and throughout the world. One hundred percent of four special collections each year stay in the Diocese of Fort Worth. These collections support our future priests, retired priests and the poor and vulnerable in our communities. Please give generously when these collections are announced in your parish.

When ordering offertory envelopes,  please consider working with your parish communication committee to design unique envelopes for your parish, building fund, and even special collections. With written permission from your pastor, the Advancement Foundation is happy to provide envelope designs.

Please contact , CFRE for more information at 817-382-4939.